Northeast Medical Center and Georgia Urology have achieved a significant breakthrough in expanding the treatment options for men’s healthcare in Northeast Georgia by performing the first Aquablation procedure at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Braselton, Georgia. Aquablation is an innovative treatment for an enlarged prostate, a condition that affects millions of men worldwide. The procedure was the result of a collaborative effort, led by Drs. Sharpe and Fisher from Georgia Urology and Dr. Stanley from Northeast Medical Center (pictured below, right to left), and represents a big step in revolutionizing men’s health and expanding access to innovative care in Northeast Georgia.
Understanding Enlarged Prostates, or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Benign prostatic hyperplasia, commonly known as BPH, is a condition that affects millions of men worldwide. As men age, the prostate gland tends to enlarge, causing bothersome urinary symptoms such as frequent urination, weak urine flow, and incomplete bladder emptying. BPH can have a significant impact on a man’s quality of life, affecting his sleep patterns, daily activities, and overall well-being.
Revolutionizing Prostate Treatment: Fortunately, BPH is highly treatable, and advancements in medical technology have introduced new procedures such as Aquablation therapy to alleviate the burden faced by men dealing with this condition. Aquablation therapy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that aims to relieve problems with urination caused by an enlarged prostate’s excess tissue that blocks urine flow. Aquablation therapy accomplishes this by using water jet technology to remove the excess tissue from an enlarged prostate without making any incisions. This reduces bleeding and allows for a quicker recovery compared to traditional surgical approaches.
Experts In Aquablation: Georgia Urology has performed over 1,000 Aquablation therapy procedures, more than any other urology practice in the United States.
Investing in Men’s Health: Northeast Medical Center’s investment in the AquaBeam Robotic System for Aquablation therapy continues to lead the way in men’s health care by providing access to state-of-the-art solutions close to home for Northeast Georgia patients.
Pictured from left to right: Morgan Saporito (Nurse), Sam Goubadia (Patient), Ansley Romans Boswell (Nurse), Dr. Brent Sharpe (Surgeon), and Lakenya Range-Fulton (Nurse).
On Sunday, March 14, 2021, Georgia Urology’s Dr. Brittani Barrett-Harlow made her debut guest appearance on “The Weekly Check-Up” on News/Talk WSB Radio. During the show, Dr. Barrett-Harlow, and host, Dr. Bruce Feinberg discussed sexual medicine in men, such as erectile dysfunction (ED), urinary incontinence, and Peyronie’s disease. In addition, Dr. Barrett-Harlow took several questions […]
To continue its efforts to enlighten men and women in the community about treatment options for men’s health conditions, Georgia Urology is hosting another Men’s Health Seminar. Learn about treatment for common men’s pelvic health conditions, such as erectile dysfunction, enlarged prostate and bladder leakage with Ronald Anglade, MD! The event will be held at […]
We are proud to share that Georgia Urology has been voted “Best Urology Practice” by the Atlanta community through Best Self Magazine’s “Best of 2017” contest. This award is given based on community vote, so we thank all patients, staff, and community members who voted for their continued support and recognition. We are proud to […]
